1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1963 Honda S500 has manual transmission. 1963 Honda S500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Caprice | S500 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |